Marriott-Slaterville City History July 2016 Marriott-Slaterville Monthly History July 2016 The month of July of 2016 was one of the hottest and driest on record, with virtually no precipitation. The annual 4'*^ of July Celebration was once again a huge success. The parade, although with fewer entrants than last year, boasted among other entries a horse drawn hearse. Many enjoyed a lunch of hamburgers and hot dogs with all the trimmings, games, a giant slide, candy cannons, contests, prizes and lots of fun! The First United Methodist Church has invited the residents of Marriott-Slaterville to the 9^*^ annual George E. Wahlen Veterans Tribute Run and Chili Cook-off to be held on October 8, 2016. The 5K/10K/1 mile walk will start at the George E. Wahlen Veterans Home and end at the First United Methodist Church. Awards will be presented to the top 3 finishers in each age division in the race only. Plaques will be awarded for top male/female of the 5K and lOK. More information is available by calling [801] 393-5662. The Mayor once again presented a balanced budget to the City Council in June, which was approved. The City continues its tradition of no property taxes. A surplus is anticipated for this current budget year which will be set aside for future capital projects. The City received a $2.2 million grant to realign Pioneer Road at the Plain City border so that it no longer floods and is separated from the Warren Canal. The old bridge entering Plain City will also be replaced. Construction is slated to begin later this year or next year. The public is invited to attend Planning Commission and City Council meetings. If a Public Hearing is held you are free to comment on the issues. There are many projects, activities and development occurring, along with many different issues at the City. For example there are state mandates, infrastructure, services and land use to name a few. Many people have little understanding of how local government functions. There are many resources to learn about and become informed in the operation of local government. Many of our residents enjoy backyard fire pits. However, smoke from your pit can affect your neighbor, so be courteous. Remember to locate your fire pit the proper distance from your neighbors and any property lines. For more information, call Weber Fire District at (801) 782- 3580. Planning Commission Meeting-Julv 19. 2016 A Public Hearing was held on the Morris Meadows subdivision consisting of 21 lots located at 1850 W 700 S. The subdivision was previously approved but never developed. Now they are again seeking approval for the development. After comments made by several of the residents the Commission once again recommended that it be forwarded to the City Council for approval.